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The K25000 series is fully certified to EN54-4 Vimpex has launched an extended range of EN54-4 approved and general use power supply units and chargers, which are available ex-stock for immediate delivery. The K25000 series is fully certified to EN54-4 and provides a stable and fully regulated, true 24 Vdc output for fire alarm system applications under all power conditions. The unique regulation techniques ensure that even when running on standby batteries, a stable 24 Vdc s...

Chubb's apprenticeship scheme is flexible and scalable depending on the requirements of the business Chubb Fire & Security UK, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, is pleased to launch a national centre of excellence for training apprentices and to continue to develop the knowledge and skills of its employees. Partnering with Blackburn-based training provider Training 2000, Chubb now offers a flexible apprenticeship...

System Sensor Europe's 6500 Series detector protects up to 1500 square meters System Sensor Europe has upgraded its well-established Series 6500 intelligent beam detectors by porting the digital Advanced Protocol, which has numerous benefits that improve performance and reduce the total cost of installation and ownership. Each 6500 Series detector protects up to 1500 square meters, making it very effective in protecting shopping centre atriums, concert halls, historic buildi...

OxyReduct creates an environment where fires cannot start, by reducing the oxygen level in a closed room WAGNER UK has launched a new high-performance version of its OxyReduct Compact system, allowing the OxyReduct fire-free technology to be applied cost-effectively to even more applications. OxyReduct is well established as an ideal fire protection solution for mission critical applications where any business interruption is unacceptable or where the warehouse stock or archiv...

Hochiki Europe's new appointments will drive it forward and further improve its offering to the market Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, has announced a number of promotions and new appointments to its team that will drive it forward and further improve its offering to the market. The company has enhanced its already successful sales operation with the promotion of Rob Head from sales support to a new role as sales executive –...

Fike’s LPCB-approved detectors offer a choice of fifteen combinations of heat and smoke detection modes LPCB approval has now been awarded to the popular Duonet and Quadnet ranges of addressable fire control panels from fire protection expert Fike, providing independent confirmation that these versatile panels meet and will continue to meet the requirements of EN54, the key European standard relating to components used in fire alarm systems. Approval for its addressable...

Over 600 Apollo XP95 devices were installed at the 120,000 square feet single storey site Apollo Fire Detector’s technology has been chosen to protect Waymade Healthcare Plc’s new pharmaceutical products storage facility in Basildon, Essex. Fisk Fire Group Ltd,which has represented Apollo for more than 20 years, was appointed by Waymade Healthcare to supply, install, commission and maintain a complete L1 system to protect the warehouse’s purpose built racki...

Hochiki Europe offers complete solutions for all fire detection and emergency lighting requirements For almost 100 years, Hochiki has led the way in the design and manufacture of innovative life safety solutions. Its leading edge commercial and industrial fire detection and emergency lighting products have acquired global acceptance as the benchmark for high-integrity and long-term reliability. Hochiki’s vision is to provide products and systems that achieve the highest...

The VESDA VLI is designed for harsh environments and does not require application engineering Drawing on more than 25 years of experience and over 1660 projects with ASD in industrial applications, Xtralis™, the leader in air-sampling smoke detection (ASD), launches Industrial VESDA VLI, the ultimate solution for fire protection of harsh environments in one box. VLI is the only solution specifically designed for harsh environments without any need for application engine...

ESP is a total communications solution used in fire detection and integrated systems Currently riding high in the Championship, things are looking good for Cardiff City FC. After being based at Ninian Park for the previous 99 years, in 2009 the team played its first game at the 28,000 capacity Cardiff City Stadium, a perfect example of a state-of-the-art sporting environment where life safety is a top priority. Promotion challenge The second largest stadium in Wales after th...

TwinFlex Pro offers outstanding versatility, performance and value for money The new LPCB-approved TwinFlex Pro two-wire fire protection system, which offers outstanding versatility, performance and value for money for small and medium sized applications, is star feature of the Fike stand at this year’s Firex South. Sharing the spotlight on the stand are the groundbreaking SigniFire video-based fire protection system for larger applications; the latest Quadnet and Duonet...

Puretech's PTZ Auto Follow capability currently allows CCTV cameras to independently follow a target PureTech Systems Inc., a leading manufacturer of video analytic software, recently announced that it has teamed with FLIR to enable PTZ Auto Follow capability on FLIR's range of high-performance thermal cameras.  When joined with FLIR's PTZ camera series, the PureTech's PTZ Auto Follow feature provides a powerful addition to a facility's perimeter thermal security. Pu...

The website features more than 300 products from makers of EN 54-certified voice alarm systems The Big Red Guide is pleased to announce the launch of SourceEN54.eu, a comprehensive information resource for the European voice alarm industry. Featuring over 300 products from several leading manufacturers of EN 54-certified voice alarm systems and loudspeakers, including Bosch Security, Bardic and TOA, SourceEN54.eu will provide an unrivalled product comparison tool for specifi...

Alan Locke has been appointed as the new head of sales by Fike Security Technology Alan will have full responsibility for developing and implementing sales strategies for the UK and for world export markets. His initial focus will be on restructuring the Fike sales team in line with the principles of lean operation. To support and further enhance the success of its fast-growing business, fire protection expert Fike Safety Technology has appointed Alan Locke as Head of...

Ferrara has released their 2012 schedule of EVT fire apparatus technician preparatory classes Ferrara Fire Apparatus continues to provide a complete line of fire and emergency vehicles, including their Ultra, Inferno, Igniter, Ember and Intruder 2 custom chassis etc. Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., America’s premier custom fire apparatus manufacturer, has released their 2012 schedule of EVT Fire Apparatus Technician preparatory classes and certification tests, as w...

Cooking equipment-related fires are a leading cause of U.S. fire loss The Fire Protection Research Foundation is addressing ways to reduce the numbers of deaths, injuries and property losses from home cooking fires. The Foundation recently released a report with the results of a study commissioned by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The study identified major cooking fire scenarios and focused on the types of prevention technologies suitable for use o...

HNE Technologie AG and Vimpex have partnered to bring their range of fire fighting products into the UK market Fully self-contained units can be either backpack, trolley-mounted or installed on small fire fighting vehicles such as quads, side-by-sides or rapid response pick-ups. German portable fire fighting equipment manufacturer, HNE Technologie AG have partnered with Vimpex to bring their range of high pressure fire fighting to the UK. HNE portable fire fighting systems...

Don Hoban will now be responsible for developing Murco's fixed gas detection business to multinational customers Murco, a Bacharach company, are pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Dunlop as General Manager.    Ian takes over the reins from Lorcan Maher founder and Managing Director of Murco who continues with the company on a consultancy basis. Ian joined Murco in 2001 as Technical Manager and has been instrumental in growing and developing the busines...

Jessica Barbaro, New Regional sales Manager for Europe South, Elmdene International Ltd.  Jessica is certainly well equipped for her new position at Elmdene, given her outstanding language skills; having dual French and Italian nationalities with fluency in Spanish and English. Innovative electronic fire and security products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - announces the appointment of Jessica Barbaro as its new R...

Aico's Ei129 Switched Input Module is used to connect the alarms to the sprinkler system Lite Homes' new Northcotts residential development in Devon features contemporary architect designed homes with high specification features, including a sprinkler system fully integrated with Aico's 140 Series smoke and heat alarms for top level protection.  Two Aico mains powered Optical Alarms have been fitted per property, in the hallway and landing, and one mains powered Heat Alar...

Apollo’s Discovery, XPander and XP95 ranges were selected for headquarter protection Fire detectors from Apollo’s Discovery, XPander and XP95 ranges have been chosen to protect West Sussex County Hall, Chichester, the headquarters of West Sussex County Council. The contract for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of the fire detection system was awarded to Southern Fire Alarms Ltd, acting as a specialist sub-contractor to the main contractor, Willard...

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue service has a dedicated page on Twitter and Facebook to have a wider reach Use of social networking websites by Fire and Recue services enables them to develop relationships with the community and other fire services North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service now has a facebook site and a Twitter page. The Service aims to use social networking websites to enable it to develop relationships with the community and other fire services, to share i...

Andy Marshall new Business Development Manager for Aico Limited brings a vast amount of experience with himself Andy Marshall has worked with commercial fire and lighting companies, mo Aicost recently as a Business Development Manager for Thorn Lighting prior to joining Aico. Andy Marshall has been appointed National Business Development Manager for Aico Ltd. a wholly owned subsidiary of Ei Electronics, manufacturer of the market- leading Ei Professional range of Smoke and...

The new technology from Chubb includes a network of fire control panels and multi-spectrum detectors Chubb Fire and Security is to design and install a new fire alarm system that will help ensure the continuity of power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in Cambridgeshire/Bedfordshire. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The Little Barford Power Station is a combined cycle gas turbine power station operated by RWE npower...

Nigel Walton elected as a Chairman of Independent Fire Engineering and Distributors Association Nigel Walton, Director at Abbot Fire Group, steps into the role having been an active member of the association for the past 9 years. IFEDA, the Independent Fire Engineering and Distributors Association, has elected a new Chairman for the association at their recent AGM. Nigel Walton, Director at Abbot Fire Group, steps into the role having been an active member of the association...

The EV-PS optical smoke sensor comes with the sounder fully integrated within the sensor itself Nittan, a leading UK manufacturer of conventional and addressable fire detection products, has had its first UK installation of the new EV-PS analogue addressable photoelectric smoke sensor with built in sounder, installed into a new, medical centre in Bridgwater, Somerset. The Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre is a purpose built facility, fully assessable for disabled patients. As...

Sam will be responsible for raising awareness of Elmdene's wide range of innovative technologies Innovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - announces the appointment of Sam Ward as one of its Regional Sales Managers. Sam brings a wealth of relevant industry experience to this position. He joins Elmdene from Apollo Fire Detectors where he spent the past 14 years. In addition to hi...

FIRERAY 3000 can protect large, open area spaces where ceiling-mounting is difficult or inappropriate Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd., the leader in beam-type fire detection, is pleased to introduce the new FIRERAY 3000 end to end infrared optical beam smoke detector. The detector offers particularly cost effective protection of large, open area spaces, and in situations where ceiling-mounting is difficult or inappropriate. All FIRERAY beam detectors are designed primarily fo...

Apollo's XPander fire detectors are ideal for use in educational buildings Apollo has updated and extended its XPander range of wireless fire detectors. Designed for use in areas where hard-wired fire detection is impossible or impractical, XPander devices are ideal for use in educational buildings such as schools and universities. Educational establishments may typically consist of a number of buildings that are spread across a site, such as sports centres and exterior class...

Dockwise is now more secure with the latest AutroSafe from Autronica Autronica has been tasked with providing the entire fire detection system for Dockwise’s super vessel. With such a large space to cover, AutroSafe was the natural choice as it has been designed to provide reliable, fail-safe coverage on large transport and offshore vessels.When Dockwise forwarded plans for a new build vessel to service the emerging market for ultra-large transports, a new category had t...